Partnerships Officer, IFI Engagement CST I

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people? If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline to apply for this position is January 1st, 2024.

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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JOB PURPOSE

WFP’s expansion of the strategic engagement with national governments and International Financial Institutions is part of a broader corporate initiative to diversify partnerships and sources of funding, particularly around the Changing Lives agenda. The position of Strategic Partnerships Officer is located within WFP’s Latin America and the Caribbean regional Bureau in Panama, and reports to the Senior Regional Partnerships Advisor. The incumbent will play a critical role in supporting country offices to foster partnerships with national governments and development actors to strategically position WFP as a partner of choice. She / he will also play a key role in enhancing WFP’s engagement with IFIs in the LAC region.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Provide direct technical support to Country Offices to build the capacity to engage in strategic dialogue with Ministries of Finance & Planning, as well as other relevant National Entities and development stakeholders. 2. Engage with Staff from IADB, BCIE, CAF, WB and IMF in the LAC region to raise the profile of WFP and provide timely advise of opportunities arising at different levels; 3. Support, and lead as needed, work to analyze national development plans, budgeting and spending priorities to determine how WFP could support the Government with furthering its priorities and closing the funding gap; 4. Support the development of tailored value propositions to communicate adequately and effectively with Government counterparts at national level, to clearly elaborate WFP value proposition vis-à-vis national priorities and Country Strategic Plans; 5. Undertake any other duties as requested, in line with the Terms of Reference and purposes of strategic partnerships. 6. Any other business as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF CONTRACT

By the completion of this contract date, the incumbent will have presented to full completion, the following deliverables:

1. Grow the development portfolio, including through innovative financing. 2. Map out and identify opportunities for countries in the LAC region. 3. Support the development of proposals with COs and relevant units.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS

Lead by example with integrity.

1. Demonstrate and encourage others to uphold WFP values, principles, and standards.
2. Value diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourage others to do the same.
3. Stay focused and calm when under pressure, encourage others to do the same, and offer guidance and support to manage difficult situations.
4. Demonstrate humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and pursuing opportunities to develop.

Drive results and deliver on commitments.

1. Identify and align objectives to the required outcomes, holding self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results for maximum impact.
2. Delegate responsibly and provide appropriate support, empowering others to deliver results.
3. Respond readily to change in different contexts and adapt accordingly.

Be inclusive and collaborative.

1. Promote inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by encouraging colleagues to collaborate by sharing ideas and openly raising issues.
2. Support development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback.
3. Seek out, trust and listen attentively to diverse views to capture, learn, build, and share new perspectives.

Apply strategic thinking.

1. Communicate and fulfil WFP's vision and operational outcomes to deliver meaningful solutions.
2. Demonstrate curiosity, design and implement new ways of doing things when relevant.
3. Gather data and different perspectives, share knowledge, and use evidence to inform decision making.
4. Implement decisions, considering the risks and implications of actions for teams, projects, and other initiatives.

Build and maintain sustainable partnerships.

1. Initiate and build partnerships by identifying and promoting opportunities for mutual areas of interest and benefit.
2. Collaborate with partners to deliver common objectives by sharing information and working together on agreed solutions.

STANDARD AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate or advanced university degree and training/courses in one or more of the following disciplines: International Relations, International Development, Political or Social Sciences, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration or other relevant field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ of progressively responsible professional experience in a relevant field of work, including in IFIs, government institutions and/or United Nations. • Experience working in/or developing relationships and managing strategic partnerships with governments and development partners. • Experience in strategy development, policy work, and/or development. • Experience in the development of effective partnership arrangements, preferably at the international level.

Language: Proficiency/level C of English (requirement); other UN language(s) desired.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Strong communication, analytical and partnership skills; Strong diplomatic skills: tact, persuasiveness, and ability to work with diversified teams; Ability to conceptualize issues, think in abstract terms, and analyze numerical data; Sound theoretical understanding of international humanitarian and development concepts and principles with a broad knowledge of best practices, techniques, and processes; flexibility and willingness to travel; and, ability to plan and organize work with minimum supervision.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Duty station: Panama City, Panama

Type of Contract: International Consultancy Contract

Level: REG CST-1

Duration: 11 months

Successful candidates will be placed in a roster for two (2) years.

Consultants are recognized authorities or specialists in a specific field and whose services are utilized in an advisory, consultative, or demonstrative capacity.

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Reasonable Accommodation

To enhance the accessibility and inclusiveness of the recruitment process at the World Food Programme (WFP), we encourage individuals requiring disability-related accommodations or other accessibility assistance to reach out to us. Please email your requests to global.inclusion@wfp.org. Upon receiving your email, a dedicated member of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team will contact you to discuss your needs in a confidential and supportive manner. We are committed to providing a recruitment experience that respects and responds to the unique needs of every candidate.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.